title: Hepatitis B and C in the armed forces.
abstract: Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are prevalent in several areas of the world. Armed Forces personnel may be exposed to these viruses through risk behaviour or ballistic transmission. This article discusses the epidemiology and treatment of these viruses, together with occupational health considerations.
authors.forename: Dennis A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Freshwater
mesh_terms: D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood*; D016174:Hepacivirus / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006513:Hepatitis B e Antigens / Q000097:blood; D006515:Hepatitis B virus / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D016272:Occupational Health
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D006513:Hepatitis B e Antigens